Minutes: Oct. 14, 2019 Board Meeting

Minutes of 10-14-2019 Eau Galle Board Meeting

Minutes are unofficial until approved by Town Board

The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman Lund at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall.

Chairman Lund indicated that notice of the meeting was posted as required by Statutes.

Town Board members present were Amy Shafer, Jim Lund and William Peavey.

The agenda was approved on a motion by Amy Shafer second by Jim Lund, motion carried.

Minutes of the 09-09-2019 Board Meeting were approved on a motion by Amy Shafer second by Jim Lund, motion carried.

Bills for the month were reviewed. Motion by Amy Shafer second by Jim Lund to approve bills as presented and with 2 additional, motion carried.

Clerk reviewed correspondence. Discussion on Brookville Cemetery rules at next month meeting.

Building and Driveway Permits issued were reviewed

Discussion was held concerning the new County Zoning Ordinance. Clerk Peavey informed the Board that a final draft of new Ordinance will come before Community Development Committee on the 17th of October and tentatively before the County Board in November. Discussion was held on the request the zoning change for Timothy and Jennifer Pedersen to change zoning on parcels 008-1006-70-000 and 008-1006-90-000 from Commercial to rural residential. A motion was made by Amy Shafer and seconded by Jim Lund and carried to support the zoning change for Timothy and Jennifer Pedersen to change zoning on parcels 008-1006-70-000 and 008-1006-90-000 from Commercial to rural residential.

Discussion was held on appointing Election Workers for the 2020-2022 term, a list was not provided by the republican or democratic party. Motion by Jim Lund second by Amy Shafer to reappoint Cheryl Hovde, Diane Johnson, Jacalyn Mathison, Connie North, Sandra Rissellman and Karen Swanson, motion carried.

Action on new Fire Protection Fee Ordinance was postponed until next meeting as United Fire has not completed draft Ordinance.

Discussion was held on a request from St. Croix Community Development Department to authorize the placement of Bike Route signs at no cost for installation or maintenance on Boston Rd. from County B east to Cady Town Line and 10th from the Wildwood Trail east to County B. Motion by Amy Shafer second by Jim Lund authorize the placement of Bike Route signs at no cost for installation or maintenances on Boston Rd. from County B east to Cady Town Line and 10th from the Wildwood Trail east to County B, motion carried.

Discussed proposed updates to Town Land Division Ordinance. All changes were reviewed and a Public Hearing for the updated Ordinance will be held November 11, 2019 at 6:45.

Reviewed 2020 Town Budget, updates were reviewed and corrections made. Budget Hearing will be held November 11, 2019 at 6:50.

Road Work:

  • 250th & 42 water issue on private property not a Town Issue
  • Boston Rd. to be finished October 23 and Boston Rd. will be closed
  • Culverts on 50th from 250th to B next couple weeks
    • Widening later in fall
  • Will address brush and trees in one quadrant of Town in ROW with 1 arm mower this fall weather permitting
  • Will follow up with chainsaw crew where trees are too big or inaccessible.
  • Will apply for LRIP grant for 50th from B to 250th
  • Will apply for Multimodal grant this fall for 47th from 63 for .5 miles East.
  • 233rd shoulders fixed
  • 30th sinkhole not addressed yet
  • Patching ongoing

Reviewed Tax Collection agreement with St. Croix County. Motion by Jim Lund second by Amy Shafer to authorize Tax Collection agreement with St. Croix County, motion carried, contract signed.

Chairman’s Report

  • December 30th. Sean Duffy replacement primary
  • Jan 27th Sean Duffy replacement election.
  • Town notified that a postal carrier was bitten by a dog at 208 Co. Rd. B, Richard Rominski property. No action required by Town as was on private property.
  • New rate for Fire Calls from United Fire $875.00 per hour for all hours including $75.00 per hour for EMS
  • Next Meeting
    • Budget
    • Tax Levy
    • Special Charges
  • Lines on Hall Parking will be painted on the 16th of October

No comments for open forum

Next meeting 11-11-2019 at 7:00 PM or after Public Hearing and Budget Hearing whichever is later.

Motion to adjourn at 8:00 PM by Jim Lund second by Amy Shafer, motion carried.

William Peavey
Clerk/Treasure